Residential Treatment · Merchantville, NJ · Call (856) 485-9814
At Maplewood Treatment Solutions, our staff brings clinical expertise, compassionate care, and personal commitment to every client they serve. Get to know the team behind your recovery.
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What separates Maplewood from other residential programs is not just who is on our team — it is how they work together. Every day, our clinical, operational, and medical leadership meet, communicate, and coordinate to ensure that each client receives care that is not only evidence-based and clinically sound, but also consistently delivered from the moment they arrive to the moment they step out our doors. This is not a facility where departments operate in silos. It is a program built on the belief that unified leadership produces better outcomes for the people we serve.
Licensed clinicians, medical professionals, and recovery specialists — every one of them dedicated to your care.
Scarlett Kennedy is the Executive Director and founder of Maplewood Treatment Solutions, a residential treatment program built on the belief that every individual deserves compassionate, individualized care, no matter where they are in their journey. With over a decade of experience spanning every level of the behavioral health field, Scarlett brings a rare combination of professional expertise and deeply personal understanding to her leadership role.
Scarlett’s path into the world of treatment and recovery began not behind a desk, but as a client. From a young age, she struggled with addiction and behavioral challenges that many in the field might have written off as too difficult or too complex. It was through the support of dedicated treatment professionals and the transformative power of recovery programs that Scarlett found her footing, achieving sobriety at the age of twenty-one. That turning point ignited a lifelong commitment to giving back to others what was so generously given to her.
Determined to understand the treatment process from every angle, Scarlett began her career in entry-level positions and steadily advanced through the ranks over the course of ten years. She has served in virtually every role within a treatment facility before earning her position as Executive Director. This hands-on experience gives her an unmatched perspective on what it takes to deliver truly effective care.
At the heart of Scarlett’s philosophy is a simple but powerful principle: treat every client as you would your own family. She believes that dignity, respect, and genuine human connection are not privileges to be earned in recovery — they are rights that every person carries with them through the door.
Dr. Edward W. Pearson is a physician dedicated to transforming the landscape of substance abuse treatment through an integrative, whole-person approach to addiction recovery. With extensive experience leading clinical operations at prominent addiction treatment facilities throughout South Florida — including serving as Medical Director at The Healing Center of Fort Lauderdale, Academy Treatment Solutions, and Full of Life Recovery Center — Dr. Pearson brings a unique depth of expertise to the field of addiction medicine.
Dr. Pearson earned his undergraduate degrees in Microbiology and Chemistry from the University of Florida and his medical degree, with an Academic Excellence Award, from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Recognizing that conventional medicine often falls short in addressing the complex, underlying causes of addiction, Dr. Pearson pursued advanced training in integrative and functional medicine, certified by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine in 2004.
In 2007, Dr. Pearson founded the New Medicine Foundation (NMF), a global health initiative built on the principle that true recovery requires restoring the body at a cellular level. His approach integrates medically supervised care, nutritional restoration, hormonal balancing, and comprehensive patient education.
Dr. Pearson is a firm advocate for treating the whole patient — mind, body, and spirit — and believes that addressing the root causes of addiction is the key to reducing relapse and restoring quality of life.
Marcus Joseph is a Clinical Director and behavioral health leader specializing in substance use disorder treatment across the full continuum of care. A Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), he brings results-driven leadership to clinical programs and service delivery with a deep commitment to transforming lives through evidence-based, compassionate care.
Holding a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Psychology, Marcus blends systemic, trauma-informed, client-centered, and narrative therapy approaches to enhance engagement and support long-term recovery outcomes. His unique educational background allows him to view addiction through both a clinical and sociopolitical lens.
With years of progressive leadership experience, Marcus previously led multi-site operations as Regional Director of an outpatient treatment organization. He is also deeply committed to advocacy as Chair of the Health Subcommittee for the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition.
As Clinical Director, Marcus fosters an empowering environment for both clients and clinicians, emphasizing individualized care, clinical excellence, and sustainable recovery outcomes.
Natasha Davalt is Maplewood Treatment Solutions’ Facility Administrator and has been an instrumental part of our ability to turn the program into a well operating facility since the very beginning. With nearly two decades of experience in the mental health and recovery field dating back to 2004, Natasha brings a rare combination of operational expertise and genuine compassion to her role.
Natasha was drawn to Maplewood because of its commitment to treating every individual with dignity and respect. Having worked in organizations where people were treated like a number — depersonalized, dismissed, and not valued — she recognized in Maplewood a different kind of environment where every individual is seen as someone who has the potential to live a fulfilling life.
Throughout her career, Natasha has worked across a wide range of behavioral health settings including the criminal justice system, foster care, child and adolescent mental health, and with adults with physical and mental disabilities. Her heart has always remained with dual diagnosis adults.
Outside of her role at Maplewood, Natasha is the proud mom of two beautiful boys, is married to her best friend, and enjoys canvas painting, history tours, and Zumba.
Nasya Coverdale is the Director of Nursing at Maplewood Treatment Solutions, where she leads nursing operations with the same compassion and determination that have defined her career from the very beginning. A Registered Nurse who has worked her way up through the ranks, Nasya’s journey to leadership was earned through years of dedication, hands-on patient care, and an unwavering commitment to showing up for people on the hardest days of their lives.
After spending time in the hospital setting, Nasya knew she wanted something different — to be part of something that treated patients at the whole health level. That desire led her to addiction care, a field that spoke to her because of its complexity, its emphasis on holistic healing, and its potential to create real, lasting change.
Nasya carries a deeply held belief that every person battling addiction deserves quality care delivered with dignity and respect, no exceptions. That conviction is woven into the way she leads, the standards she sets, and the environment she builds every single day at Maplewood.
What keeps Nasya coming back each day is watching the transformation — seeing someone who arrived broken begin to rebuild their life, mend relationships, and rediscover a sense of hope they thought was gone for good.
As the Director of Operations at Maplewood Treatment Solutions, Steven Petroski brings a powerful combination of professional leadership and deeply personal experience to the mission of helping individuals overcome substance use disorders.
In 2023, Steven faced a life-altering diagnosis of Stage 3 testicular cancer — an arduous battle that included intensive chemotherapy, targeted radiation, and severe neuropathy requiring nine months of physical therapy to regain the ability to walk. During this period, what began as necessary pain management led to a relapse with opioid use. Rather than allowing that moment to define him, Steven recognized the signs early, sought help, and recommitted himself fully to recovery.
That experience became a defining turning point. Steven entered the behavioral health field as a Behavioral Health Technician, where he quickly distinguished himself through his natural ability to connect with clients and his genuine understanding of what it means to fight for a second chance at life.
“Today, I channel my experiences into creating supportive, effective treatment environments and empowering individuals to reclaim their lives.” Steven’s story reminds clients every day that no setback is too great and that a life of meaning and purpose is always within reach.
Matthew Morales is an Alumni and Client Relations professional at Maplewood Treatment Solutions, dedicated to supporting individuals throughout every stage of their recovery journey. With 8 years of sustained sobriety, Matthew brings both lived experience and professional insight to his role, allowing him to connect with clients in a genuine, relatable, and impactful way.
Matthew entered the field with a clear purpose: to help clients feel comfortable, supported, and understood during their time in treatment. He understands firsthand that the moment someone walks through the door seeking help is one of the most vulnerable moments of their life, and he is committed to ensuring that every client feels welcomed, valued, and seen from day one.
He specializes in building strong relationships with clients and alumni, fostering a sense of community, accountability, and ongoing support that extends well beyond the walls of treatment. Through alumni engagement, outreach efforts, peer mentorship, and community involvement, Matthew bridges the critical gap between structured treatment and real-world living.
Driven by a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone, Matthew is committed to helping others find hope, purpose, and a sustainable path forward.
The people who show up every day — before clients arrive and long after they leave.
Behavioral Health Technicians
Two of our Behavioral Health Techs preparing for the day — ensuring every client has what they need to succeed before the morning begins.
Clinical Leadership Morning Huddle
Directors and supervisors gather each morning to review client needs and coordinate a plan that ensures every person in care receives the attention and support they deserve.
Our Behavioral Health Technicians are not just support staff — they are hand-selected individuals who have been chosen for their character, their empathy, and their genuine commitment to the people in our care. Every BHT at Maplewood goes through a deliberate hiring process designed to ensure that the people spending the most direct time with our clients are not only qualified, but truly invested in each person’s recovery.
Clients in residential treatment need support around the clock — not just during scheduled therapy sessions. Our BHT team is present 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, walking alongside clients through the quieter moments: the early mornings, the late nights, and everything in between. They are trained to recognize when a client needs encouragement, when they need space, and when they need immediate clinical support — and they respond with consistency and care every time.
We understand that every person who walks through our doors comes with a unique story, a unique set of challenges, and a unique pace of healing. Some clients need more guidance than others, and we never treat that as a burden. Our Behavioral Health Team is built to meet each client exactly where they are — whether that means working through a difficult moment, offering steady reassurance during a hard day, or simply being a trustworthy presence that reminds someone they are not alone.
“Every person who walks through our doors deserves care delivered with dignity, respect, and genuine human connection.”
— Scarlett Kennedy, Executive Director
Our team is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us, verify your insurance, or start the admissions process — whatever feels right for where you are today.
